ZIP Code 19701
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Bear · New Castle County · Delaware
- Population
- 39,194
- Median income
- $111,198
- Median home value
- $372,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.1%
- Land area
- 68.9 sq mi
569/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
New York
ZIP code 19701 in Bear, Delaware has a population of 39,194. The median household income is $111,198, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $372,500, 34% above the US average. 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.9 square miles in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 39,194 residents, producing a population density of 569 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19701 against Delaware and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19701 sits at $111,198 (24% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $49,248. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $372,500 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,827 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19701.
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19701, Bear, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,194
Population
68.9
Area (sq mi)
569
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19701?
42.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
17.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$111,198
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$49,248
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
17,077
Total Housing Units
16,599
Occupied Units
478
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,827
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19701 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 175 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 194 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 220 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 246 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 257 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 726 business establishments in ZIP 19701, employing approximately 8,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $349,296,000.
726
Businesses
8,043
Employees
$349.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 104 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19701 vs 19702 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19702 | Newark, DE | 51,899 | 3.0 mi |
| 19733 | Saint Georges, DE | 110 | 3.2 mi |
| 19713 | Newark, DE | 30,408 | 6.0 mi |
| 19706 | Delaware City, DE | 1,822 | 5.4 mi |
| 19709 | Middletown, DE | 35,107 | 6.7 mi |
| 19717 | Newark, DE | 3,770 | 7.1 mi |
| 19720 | New Castle, DE | 59,250 | 6.6 mi |
| 19716 | Newark, DE | 1,568 | 7.9 mi |
| 19711 | Newark, DE | 51,322 | 9.2 mi |
| 19730 | Odessa, DE | 451 | 9.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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